Real Madrid Left Out as Spain Announces 26-Man Squad for 2026 World Cup
Spain has announced its 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, notably excluding all Real Madrid players for the first time in history. Coach Luis de la Fuente selected stars including Rodri, Pedri,
Spain has unveiled its 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19. Coach Luis de la Fuente's selection includes stars such as Marc Guéhi, Rodri, Pedri, and Lamine Yamal. However, in a historic first, no players from Real Madrid have made the cut for the Spanish national team's World Cup roster. The squad features goalkeepers Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), and Joan García (Barcelona); defenders Marc Guéhi (Chelsea), Álex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Marc Pübill (Atlético Madrid), Éric García (Barcelona), Marcos Llorente (Atlético Madrid), and Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur); midfielders Pedri (Barcelona), Fabián Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain), Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal), Gabi (Barcelona), Rodri (Manchester City), Álex Bade (Atlético Madrid), and Mikel Merino (Arsenal); forwards Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Ferrán Torres (Barcelona), Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo), Víctor Muñoz (Osasuna), and Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), plus nine substitutes. Spain has been drawn in Group H alongside Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.
